Top Grande Terre Outdoor Activities

Departing directly from Noumea's cruise terminal, this half-day tour offers a chance to see the wild side of one of the world's largest lagoons. Head to Signal Island, a quiet white-sand island which few tourists take the time to visit. Swim in water frequented by turtles and see colorful corals and reef fish. Arrive back in Port refreshed in the early afternoon, leaving plenty of time to see the sights in Noumea.

Get a group together and avoid Noumea's crowded water taxis on this half-day catamaran journey. Departing Noumea, your boat sets sail for Escapade Island, crossing the world's largest lagoon on the way. Discover gardens of coral teeming with colorful reef fish and, if you’re lucky, meet giant clams and green sea turtles. Although many visitors to Noumea are content to snorkel from the shore, a boat allows snorkelers to see parts of the reef that most people miss.

Our Duck Island package includes the Water Taxi return + full Hop On Hop Off. Please use our Hop On Hop Off complementary service as your ride to the Anse Vata water taxis (20 minutes bus ride from the Cruise Ship Terminal) but as well as your invitation to discover on the way the Morning Market and all other stops before or after your Duck Island experience.  Our Duck Island package is available only when Cruise Ships are docked in Nouméa !

Skid from your cruise ship to a bouncy water taxi and skip across the water to Signal Island, a quieter snorkeling location. Take your mind off National Park fees and taxes and focus on the important things: coral in blue water, the ponderous paddles of turtles. This small private tour gets you into the water without extra hassle.

Effortlessly combining the breathtaking beauty of the South Pacific with the elegance of Europe, Nouméa, New Caledonia is a captivating cosmopolitan capital. Lined with magnificent beaches, beautiful waterways and no shortage of breathtaking vantage points, a visit to the New Caledonian capital reveals some of the incredible reasons why this corner of the globe shouldn’t be missed. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

Spend 7-nights cruising the Isle of Pines from Noumea aboard Abaca, a Helia 44-foot (13-meter) catamaran. This small-group tour will spend fruitful hours exploring lagoons and deserted islands, sunbathing on white-sand beaches, snorkeling coral reefs, viewing native wildlife, and visiting villages and towns throughout the region. Book the package inclusive of meals or not: It's your choice.